The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 75th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Naples, Fla. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.

“The 2012 Annual Conference marked AAMA’s 75th anniversary as the leading trade association representing both the residential and commercial sectors in the fenestration industry,” says Rich Walker, AAMA’s president and CEO.

Outstanding Member Award — Gantt Miller (Winco Manufacturing Co.)

Gantt Miller, CEO of Winco Manufacturing Co. (St. Louis), was named Outstanding Member, as presented by the previous year’s award winner, Mike Kinard (Kinro, Inc.).

The Outstanding Member Award is given to an individual who has distinguished themselves in their work and dedication to the advancement of AAMA and the industry as a whole.

Miller has been a part of 50 different committees and task groups during the ten years that he has been active in AAMA and has served as a co-chair on five of these committees. He is the former chair of the AAMA Board of Directors, but continues to serve in numerous other groups and roles involved in guiding the day-to-day operations of AAMA.

In presenting the award, Kinard noted that Miller’s career is “as diverse as it is stellar, being a registered AIA [American Institute of Architects] architect and venturing successfully into entrepreneurship as a builder and real estate developer.”

Miller has worked at Winco Manufacturing for 30 years, having previous experience as a residential developer and maintaining an architectural practice.

Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award — Mike Turner (YKK AP America, Inc.)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group was presented to Mike Turner, vice president of marketing for YKK AP America, Inc. (Austell, Mo.), by Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems), president of the Architectural Products Group.

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Architectural Products Group.

Fronek noted that Turner “has being exceptionally active in forming AAMA’s input to code groups and for regulatory deliberations from his current involvement on both the Code Action Committee and the Regulatory Affairs Committee.” In his 10-year involvement with AAMA, Turner has been a contributor to 74 different AAMA committees and task groups and is currently involved in 37 of those committees. He serves as a representative of the Architectural Products Group on the AAMA Board of Directors, as well as roles dealing with fenestration anchorage, frame member deflection, operating hardware and test methods.

Turner started working at YKK AP America as an assistant engineer 20 years ago. Since then, he has held the positions of project manager, Tech Center design engineer, supervisor of technical planning, technical administration manager and director of technical services.

Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award — Kim Flanary (Milgard Manufacturing, Inc.)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Residential Products Group was presented to Kim Flanary, director of engineering for Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. (Tacoma, Wash.), by Rod Hershberger (PGT Industries), president of the Residential Products Group.

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Residential Products Group.

In his eight-year involvement with AAMA, Flanary has participated in 51 AAMA task groups and committees and currently serves as chair on eight of these committees. He is the immediate past president of the AAMA Western Region and current vice president of the Residential Products Group.

During the award presentation, Hershberger said that Flanary’s “efforts have contributed substantially to AAMA’s position of authority on cutting-edge issues, such as green construction and sustainability, security hazard mitigation and integration of fenestration within the building envelope.”

Marketing Distinguished Service Award — Brent Slaton (Keymark Corporation)

The Marketing Distinguished Service Award was presented to Brent Slaton, national sales coordinator for Keymark Corporation (Fonda, N.Y.), by Kathy Krafka Harkema (Pella Corporation), recipient of last year’s award.

This award is presented to acknowledge a single individual who has exhibited leadership and outstanding service in marketing activities for the association.

Since attending his first AAMA conference five years ago, Slaton has served as chair of the Aluminum Material Council (AMC) Marketing Committee, second vice president of AMC, a FenestrationMasters™ subject matter expert on aluminum finishes and profiles, as well as a number of other roles on marketing-related committees and task groups.

Krafka Harkema stated that the Marketing Distinguished Service Award is “a highly respected, peer-driven award,” and Slaton “has remained dedicated to the marketing mission, and AAMA is the better for it.” Krafka Harkema went on to relay members’ praise of Slaton, calling him an “excellent role model for marketing attendees.”

Also during the Awards Banquet, previous years’ Outstanding Members who were in attendance were recognized for their prominent contributions to AAMA’s progress.

Additionally, chairs of AAMA’s committees and task groups and other leaders were recognized at the banquet. Walker commented that “it is essential to recognize the AAMA members who faithfully share their time, experience and knowledge to further the goals and initiatives at the task group and committee levels. The membership’s contribution of time and effort plays an integral part in the continued success of the association.”

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Eleven members of the American Architectural Manufacturing Association (AAMA) sponsored 250 World Vision SchoolTools backpacks, at a total cost of $5,500, to benefit at-risk Florida children. Backpacks were assembled with school supplies by members’ spouses as a part of AAMA’s 75th Annual Conference in Naples, Fla.

“Although the Spouse Program has been a consistent part of AAMA conferences, this is the first year spouses participated in a philanthropic event,” says Rich Walker, AAMA’s president and CEO. “We are especially grateful for their hard work and are proud of our members who sponsored 250 backpacks to help us reach our goal.”

“It was a truly great experience working with AAMA in hosting the SchoolTools event,” added Mary Garcia, World Vision’s corporate relations director. “Now, hundreds of Florida children have the necessary school supplies that better equip them to learn and build self-esteem.”

The following AAMA members contributed to the SchoolTools event. The number of backpacks sponsored by each company is noted in parentheses.
* Quanex Building Products (100)
* Sapa Extrusions (50)
* Luoma Contract (25)
* Mr. and Mrs. Terry Abels (10)
* Azon USA  (10)
* Gaska Tape (10)
* Keymark Corporation (10)
* Milgard Manufacturing (10)
* Pella Corporation (10)
* Winco Manufacturing (10)
* Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (5)

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Responding to expanding market opportunities, Tubelite Inc. invested in structural expansions and production enhancements at its facilities in Walker and Reed City, Michigan.

The Walker facility added more than 43,000 square feet to its existing building, for a total of 123,125 square feet. Lean manufacturing principals were applied to optimize workflow and performance at both the Walker and Reed City locations. Structural and logistical improvements are being completed in the warehousing and distribution areas. Future improvements are planned for the assembly area.

“As part of our strategic plan for continuous improvement and growth, this investment increases our capacity and capabilities, while maintaining the dependable, high-quality of our products and of our customer service levels,” says. Chuck Pope, Tubelite’s director of operations. “Standing by this dependability with our damage-free guarantee shipping, we have significantly expanded the size of our shipping area at the Walker location.”

Paul Marzolf, Tubelite’s operations manager, adds that the Reed City location also “has nearly doubled its aluminum extrusion press capacity with upgrades to its processing equipment. This extends our overall capacity and ensures quality, reliability and productivity.”

“We pride ourselves in holding lead-times constant and consistently short,” continues Pope. “Our customers count on us for personalized service, on-time scheduling and on budget, long-term value. Each of our products is manufactured to meet the customer’s project’s aesthetic, performance and environmental goals.”

Tubelite manufactures standard, modified and customized, architectural aluminum products including entrance systems, windows, storefront, curtainwall and daylight control systems. All of these are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly, durable finishes. Thermal barriers and high-performance glass optimize the products’ energy efficiency. These durable and environmental benefits of Tubelite’s products may contribute to projects seeking certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System.

To learn more about Tubelite’s manufacturing facilities’ capabilities and capacity, please visit www.tubeliteinc.com.
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This January, Appleton Coated convened the first meeting of the 2012 Design Council, a panel of leading designers and print communications specialists. For 17 years, the Council has gathered from across North America to share their observations from their geographical and professional areas.

The 2012 Appleton Coated Design Council members include:
* Bill Thorburn, founding principal at The Thorburn Group in Minneapolis;
* Bob Faust, owner and principal at Faust in Riverside, Ill.;
* Bryan Peterson, owner and principal at Peterson Ray & Company in Dallas;
* John Connolly, principal and creative director at Ideas On Purpose in New York;
* Kathleen Turaski, co-founder and principal at Resonance Marketing in Atlanta;
* Michael Eads, principal and director of production at Sametz Blackstone Associates in Boston;
* Ray Talamo, director of design at Roger Williams University‘s Department of Marketing Communications in Bristol, R.I.; and
* Tim Hale, senior vice president of design management and marketing at Fossil, Inc. in Richardson, Texas.

“The Design Council meetings foster an engaging discussion about the business issues and trends that these design leaders observe in their practices. We share trends that we see in paper and the role that printed communication continues to play in the marketing mix. This exchange helps us to shape a relevant marketing program that supports our customers’ success,” says Ferkó X. Goldinger, advertising and promotion manager at Appleton Coated.

Along with discussing industry issues and trends, the Appleton Coated Design Council reviews the entries for the U360 Design Competition. The 2012 winners will be announced later this Spring. The U360 submissions produced in 2011 were printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers. Entries for the 2013 competition will be accepted through December 2012.

For more information about the 2012 Appleton Coated Design Council, U360 Competition, Utopia and Curious Collection, visit appletoncoated.com and curiouspapers.com.

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Kolbe will be exhibiting at IBS in booth W3729

Appropriate for the Orlando setting, Kolbe’s hurricane impact resistant products will be exhibited at the 2012 International Builders Show (IBS) in booth W3729. Kolbe offers impact certified casement, awning, double hung, transom, segment head and half-circle top windows, plus outswing entrance doors and lift and slide doors. All feature the strength and durability to withstand hurricane force winds and flying debris.

“The coastal regions offer some of North America’s most breathtaking views,” says Cindy Bremer, Kolbe’s vice president of marketing. “They also are subject to some of the country’s most unpredictable, often volatile, weather patterns. Kolbe’s breadth of impact resistant windows and doors help keep coastal communities safe, with the same beauty that can be found in non-impact products.”

Kolbe’s K-Force® impact products are constructed without unsightly brackets, visible rods or extra locks, resulting in traditional styling, clean design and easy operation. Tested extensively to meet or exceed the strict building codes of the coastal regions, K-Force window and door units are available in aluminum clad Ultra Series, all-wood Heritage Series and Windquest® Series vinyl products.

Windquest products meet requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) and received notice of acceptance in compliance with Miami-Dade County codes, some of the most stringent requirements by any jurisdiction. These products use impact laminated double pane insulating glass as standard. The glass is designed to stay intact if it is broken, which has the added benefits of providing increased security and quieter interiors.

Kolbe’s Ultra Series Sterling double hung windows with K-Force impact performance upgrades also have achieved HVHZ certification in the state of Florida, where wind speeds can exceed 140 miles per hour. In addition, several Ultra Series products have been certified to meet impact testing criteria for large missile impact Level D and Wind Zone 4 testing standards (IPD4). For example: Sterling double hungs, Majesta® double hung windows, and TerraSpan® lift and slide doors up to 10 feet tall.

Kolbe’s Ultra Series products have exteriors clad in low-maintenance, extruded aluminum containing recycled content. The outer, metal surfaces may be finished in environmentally friendly, durable coatings using a broad palette of colors. For the interior, a range of sustainably harvested wood species can be selected, such as those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Kolbe products’ environmental attributes also support projects pursuing green goals including U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™, Green Globes™ and ENERGY STAR®.

Kolbe’s website contains a database for thousands of Kolbe’s ENERGY STAR qualified products, as well as air, water, structural and thermal reports. The site’s  Architect Library and online resources can help simplify the research and specifying process. For example, design teams can easily communicate and visually customize many Ultra Series’ product dimensions and functionality using Kolbe’s 3D Revit® building information models (BIM). In addition to BIM tools, visitors can access 2-D drawings; warranties, installation and maintenance information, and online videos to demonstrate product operation and performance testing.

Learn more about Kolbe products at www.kolbe-kolbe.com and visit in-person with Kolbe representatives at booth W3729 during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012.

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Linetec, the nation’s largest independent architectural finisher, named Jeffrey A. Fochs, Jr. as an associate. He will provide customers in the East-Central territory with paint and anodize finishing services for products such as aluminum windows, wall systems, doors, hardware and other architectural metal components.

Based in Wausau, Wis., Fochs draws from more than two decades of experience in the building products and services. Most recently, he worked as a western U.S. territory manager for Vicwest Inc. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Vicwest is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, including metal roofing, siding, decking, insulated metal panels and architectural panels.

Previously, Fochs was employed by a Seattle-based design/build firm with sales and design responsibilities. His career path also includes territory management positions with a window manufacturer, building materials providers and contractors headquartered in Wisconsin. Fochs also has served as an alderman for the City of Wausau, Wis., where he assisted with planning for the central business district’s master plan.

Fochs earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and pursues professional development opportunities with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He also will represent Linetec at CSI, American Institute of Architects (AIA) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) exhibitions and educational events.

Learn more about Linetec and its finishing services at www.linetec.com or by calling 888-717-1472.

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Kolbe will be exhibiting at IBS in booth W3729

A sampling of the more than 20,000 Kolbe products that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR(R) criteria for both the U.S. and Canada will be exhibited at the 2012 International Builders Show (IBS) in booth W3729. Many of Kolbe’s energy-efficient windows will be displayed with high-performance, double or triple pane insulating glass with LoE coatings.

Window products can qualify for ENERGY STAR based on their U-factor. Internationally, ENERGY STAR qualified windows are tested and certified by an independent, accredited agency. U-factors for the four Canadian climate zones range from 0.21 to 0.32, expressed in metric units as 1.20-1.80.

“Windows with low U-factors help homeowners save energy and save on their utility bills,” explains Kolbe’s product and market analyst, Lance Premeau, LEED® Green Associate. “In warm climates like Orlando, this means lessening the demand on air conditioning by blocking unwanted solar heat. In cool climates like Chicago, this means keeping the warm air in and the cold outside. Surpassing expectations in even the toughest climate zones, our triple pane windows are crafted and tested to meet the next level in energy efficiency.”

At IBS, Kolbe’s windows with triple pane glass include:
* Ultra Series cottage-style Sterling double hung windows with LoE3-366 to balance solar control with high visibility, blocking more unwanted solar heat gain than other clear glass coatings. Performance divided lites (PDLs) maintain the intended energy efficiency and the cottage style windows’ traditional aesthetic, where the top sash is proportionally smaller than the bottom.
* Ultra Series Tilt-Turn windows can swing in like a casement or tilt-in like a hopper. The dual action functionality and stylish, flat PDL bars are coupled with LoE2-270 coated glass. This LoE coating is standard for most Kolbe products, blocking 96 percent of the sun’s infrared heat and 83 percent of potentially-damaging UV rays.
* Ultra Series EP casement and awning windows, including the oversized 60×84-inch awning with PDLs, also come standard with LoE²-270. Some windows can achieve U-factors as low as 0.19 (approximately 1.00 in metric).
* Windquest® EP casement windows with LoE²-270 can match low U-factors of the Ultra Series EP units. These high performance vinyl windows allow a maximum air infiltration of only 0.01 cubic foot per minute, which is 30 times better than the industry standard. Demonstrating this exceptional performance, the windows are certified to achieve an R-PG50 (residential performance grade) rating and structural DP50 rating.
* Available as either part of the Ultra Series aluminum clad product family or as part of the Heritage Series all-wood product line, Majesta® double hung windows round out Kolbe’s collection of triple pane glass window choices, in a variety of LoE coatings, for products up to 6-by-12-feet.

Kolbe’s website contains a database for thousands of Kolbe’s ENERGY STAR qualified products, as well as air, water, structural and thermal reports. The site’s Architect Library and online resources can help simplify the research and specifying process. For example, design teams can easily communicate and visually customize many Ultra Series’ product dimensions and functionality using Kolbe’s 3D Revit® building information models (BIM). In addition to BIM tools, visitors can access 2-D drawings; warranties, installation and maintenance information, and online videos to demonstrate product operation and performance testing.

In addition to energy performance, Kolbe products’ environmental attributes also support projects pursuing green goals including U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System™, Green Globes™ and ENERGY STAR®. The Ultra Series products have exteriors clad in low-maintenance, extruded aluminum containing recycled content. The outer, metal surfaces may be finished in environmentally friendly, durable coatings using a broad palette of colors. For the interior, a range of sustainably harvested wood species can be selected, such as those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council..

Learn more about Kolbe products at www.kolbe-kolbe.com and visit in-person with Kolbe representatives at booth W3729 during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012.

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Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. has hired Terry Robinholt as regional sales manager for 21 states in the Central/Southwest region. He will work closely with Tubelite’s client development managers to provide selected glazing contractors in the region with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems.

Robinholt will support the company’s sales team with 40 years of industry knowledge as they continue delivering Tubelite’s approved American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES) programs and assisting the architectural community with product selection.

Based in Edinburgh, Ind., Robinholt joins Tubelite following 27 years with Oldcastle, where he most recently worked as a regional sales manager serving a similar region. “I love this industry. I started at the press and have learned the business by working hands-on in extrusion and finishing, engineering, purchasing, customer service, field sales and management.”

He adds, “While the region is familiar and the relationships I have within it span many years, I am excited to help Tubelite expand its market. The Tubelite name is well known in the market and regarded very highly. I’m glad to be a part of it and enjoy the opportunity to help grow the business. The clients that I’ve met with are very positive about their experience with Tubelite’s dependable products and customer service.”

All of Tubelite’s products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. These include: energy-efficient Therml=Block™ entrances; standard doors, windows, storefront and curtainwall; and Max/Block™ sun shade and aLuminate™ light shelf daylight control systems. These recycled and energy-efficient attributes may contribute to the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) LEED® Green Rating System™.

Tubelite is a member of the USGBC, the Construction Specifications Institute, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Glass Association of North America, the Michigan Glass Association, and an approved continuing education provider through the American Institute of Architects. Robinholt will help represent Tubelite as a member of these organizations and in other industry events.

To learn more about Tubelite’s products and connect with its representatives, please visit http://www.tubeliteinc.com.

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Architecture Minnesota’s Videotect competition turns the camera on sustainable transportation

Videotect 2, Architecture Minnesota magazine’s second annual video competition, unveiled 39 entries on architecturemn.com. Online voting is open February 1–10, 2012. All visitors to architecturemn.com can view the entries and vote for their favorite. The top vote-getters will be screened and voted on again at the Walker Art Center on March 1, with the winner taking home the $2,000 Viewers’ Choice Award.

The 39 videos, all 30 to 120 seconds in length, present a point of view on transportation choices, their impact on the environment and human health, and the role that design can play in enhancing them.

In addition to the Viewers’ Choice award, the entries will be judged by an all-star jury:
* Minnesota Public Radio arts reporter Marianne Combs (@stateofthearts),
* Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) transit-development director David Frank,
* Walker Art Center film and video curator (@walker_film) Sheryl Mousley, and
* architect Jeffrey Scherer, FAIA, (@ghosttraveler) of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle.
The jury will select a $2,000 Grand Prize winner and four $500 Honorable Mentions.

On of my favorite theater companies, Four Humors Theater, submitted video #4 “Walking PSA.” I would love to see this entry shown on the big screen at the Walker.

I will be volunteering at the March 1 screening event at the Walker Art Center — a Target FREE Thursday Night program. Attendees are encouraged to arrive an hour early to pick up a complimentary ticket at the Vineland Place entrance. Food and drink will be available before and after the 7 p.m. show at the Garden Café by D’Amico.

It is my privilege to be a part of the behind-the-scenes Videotect team. I am proud to be a member of Architecture Minnesota’s editorial board, which has nurtured the competition from an idea to an annual event with international submissions that challenge and inspire our perceptions on transit, structure and sustainability.

For more on Videotect 2, including guidelines, promotional videos, and last year’s winning entries, visit architecturemn.com. The competition is made possible by the generous support of its three sponsors: the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota, Target, and AECOM.

Architecture Minnesota is the award-winning magazine of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. Founded in 1892, AIA Minnesota is the voice of the architecture profession dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment. For more information on the organization, visit aia-mn.org.

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Kolbe will be exhibiting at IBS in booth W3729

Responding to homeowners’ desires for bigger and bigger openings, Kolbe will showcase several expansive windows and doors at the 2012 International Builders Show (IBS) in booth W3729. Custom products from Kolbe’s Ultra Series will debut at IBS:
* a 90-degree wall unit for corner views,
* a 7-foot-tall awning window finished in black,
* a four-panel-wide Folding Window System to complement the Folding Door System, and
* a 10-foot-high door with a palm tree design.

Returning to IBS will be large-proportioned favorites such as a five-panel pocketing TerraSpan® lift and slide door, and two 10-foot-tall Majesta® double hung windows topped with transoms. These Majesta windows include one as an Ultra Series aluminum clad unit with double pane glass and one as a Heritage Series all-wood unit with triple pane glass.

“When homeowners imagine their dream home on their dream location, they picture a beautiful cityscape or landscape viewed through the largest windows and grandest entrances that they can conceive of,” says Cindy Bremer, Kolbe’s vice president of marketing. “Personalizing the products to match the homeowners’ individual design and style, we combine their vision with the practical aspects of energy efficiency, low maintenance and easy operation, regardless of their sizeable scale.”

Wrapping a home’s corner for continuous views and a contemporary look, Kolbe’s Ultra Series 90-degree wall unit on display at IBS is comprised of Beveled Direct Set windows and awnings. Each side of the corner spans more than 10-by-10-feet, integrating awnings that conveniently open with motorized operators. Highlighting the wall units’ modern aesthetic, the interior is neatly framed in maple and the exterior is clad with aluminum with a clear anodized finish for a sleek appearance. The aluminum contains recycled content.

Along with natural light, fresh air and maximized views, the 90-degree wall unit also demonstrates energy-efficient, insulating glass choices. One side has glass with LoE²-270 coating, which is standard on most Kolbe products. The other side is LoE³-366, which blocks 95% of UV light to protect furniture, carpets, curtains and wall coverings from fading. Keeping the interior comfortable, LoE³-366 also is formulated to reject unwanted solar heat, allow natural daylight and maintain outside views.

These energy-efficient glass options are available on more than 20,000 Kolbe products that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® ratings in both U.S. and Canada. Also at IBS, insulating with LoE²-270 coating is featured on Kolbe’s oversized 60-by-84-inch Ultra Series awning windows. Performance divided lites (PDLs) provide visual interest without sacrificing thermal efficiency. Enhancing the distinctive appearance, both the interior wood and the aluminum clad exterior are finished in black. Special hardware ensures smooth, effortless operation, in spite of unit’s heft and height.

Kolbe’s Ultra Series products have exteriors clad in low-maintenance, extruded aluminum containing recycled content. The outer, metal surfaces may be finished in environmentally friendly, durable coatings in a broad palette of colors. For the interior, a range of sustainably harvested wood species can be selected, such as those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Kolbe products’ environmental attributes also support projects pursuing green goals including U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™, Green Globes™ and ENERGY STAR®.

Kolbe’s website contains a database for thousands of Kolbe’s ENERGY STAR qualified products, as well as air, water, structural and thermal reports. The site’s Architect Library and online resources can help simplify the research and specifying process. For example, design teams can easily communicate and visually customize many Ultra Series’ product dimensions and functionality using Kolbe’s 3D Revit® building information models (BIM). In addition to BIM tools, visitors can access 2-D drawings; warranties, installation and maintenance information, and online videos to demonstrate product operation and performance testing.

Learn more about Kolbe products at www.kolbe-kolbe.com and visit in-person with Kolbe representatives at booth W3729 during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012.

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